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Wisconsin Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa Purdue Macalester College St Olaf UNC Chapel Hill| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 1010/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 1,882 students)
Minnesota vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 202% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at SNC than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($42,304.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than SNC ($16,018 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 2.6% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,894 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 151.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($28,627 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 163 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or SNC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SNC and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is the same as at Saint Norbert College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $7,300 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,900)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/